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Rugby World Cup 2019™ Bonsai Tour

16 – 29 October 2019

11 Nights / 12 Days in Japan

Bonsai Tour Overview

Our Bonsai Tour includes the two Tokyo based Rugby World Cup 2019 quarter-finals and both semi-final matches, all with official match tickets.

Over 12 days you will experience stunning Japan including travelling along the ancient Samurai Way. Travelling on the famous Bullet trains as well as our executive coaches the tour highlights include Tokyo, Kanazawa, Takayama and Nagoya. A number of excursions (ancient shrines, monuments, heritage sites etc) with our bilingual guides are included within the Bonsai Tour package price. The language barrier should not be underestimated and our bilingual guides will help you to truly connect with the Japanese people and their culture.

We have also included a number of sociable lunches / dinners throughout the tour.

Rugby Legends will accompany you and these will be announced over the coming months.

MEALSBreakfast served every dayTwo lunches / dinners (ex drinks) are included

MATCH TICKETSOfficial Category D match tickets to all four matches*There will be a purely optional ticket upgrade programme and you will be notified when this becomes available

SIGHTSEEINGThe language barrier (both written and spoken) should not be underestimated and that is why we have included so many great excursions with our bilingual guides. (See sightseeing tab for more info)

Rugby Legends joining you on tour (names to be confirmed over the coming months)

We will host an information evening for all our Rugby World Cup 2019 guests in November 2018 in Dublin. Details will be forwarded to you closer to the time

Tour Merchandise to include backpack and jacket

RWC 2019 Japan Guide

Japanese phrase booklet

Unbeatable customer service from our rugby travel professionals. From your first contact with us through to post tour we guarantee genuine and unbeatable attention to detail.

We only do rugby! We organise great rugby tours for supporters and teams and that is why we have been appointed as an Authorised Sub-Agent for Rugby World Cup 2019, Japan. Our previous official appointments have included Rugby World Cup 2011 and 2015 and The British & Irish Lions 2013 and 2017.

Travel Insurance: It is vital that you have travel insurance and we strongly recommend that you are covered from the time of booking as this may assist you in recovering monies paid in the unfortunate event of you having to cancel your trip.

Personal expenses such as tips for meals, gratuities, telephone calls, beverages, all meals not mentioned under inclusions and anything else of a personal nature.

Monday 21 October 2019: TOKYO / KANAZAWACheck out of your Tokyo hotel and transfer by Bullet train to Kanazawa. Nestled between the mountains and the Sea of Japan, Kanazawa is where you will visit one of Japan’s most beautiful gardens, the Kenrokuen. The adjacent Kanazawa Castle is also included. It was built in 1583, was once the home of the feudal Maeda family who founded the Kenrokuen garden. Because it has not experienced wars or natural disasters, the historical structures of Kanazawa are well-preserved

Tuesday 22 October 2019: KANAZAWA / SHIRAKAWA-GO / TAKAYAMACheck out of your hotel and transfer by coach to the stunning Shirakawa-go. This area, complete with thatched roof farmhouses used for the cultivation of silkworms, has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Wednesday 23 October 2019: TAKAYAMA / NAGOYAToday feel free to explore picture perfect Takayama that offers a taste of the Japanese culture of yesterday and today. Locally made hand crafts and goods are available in the town’s morning market. If in need of refreshments, you can visit a traditional tea house or a sake brewery. There are numerous restaurants as well. This is one of Japan’s most iconic towns

Thursday 24 October 2019: NAGOYA / TOKYOMorning at leisure. Compared to the peace and tranquillity of the last two days, Nagoya provides a bustling backdrop with over two million inhabitants and is Japan’s fourth most populated city. Much of the city, including most of its historic buildings, were destroyed in the air raids of 1945. The Toyota Motor Corporation maintains its headquarters just outside of Nagoya

* Please note that the final sightseeing itinerary is subject to change.